Sermons on Broad Topics:

A New Beginning With Integrity Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

Integrity is a topic that is seen loosely by many. Is God serious about Integrity?

A new beginning with Integrity How many of you watch movies? How many of you prefer the “Happy ending” movies than the tragic ending movies? Most of us prefer “Happy Endings” right? Those of you who have followed the last episode of Harry Potter Book and the movie that ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Believe In Ghosts?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 16, 2014

This is an important topic with the interest in the occult and witchcraft that is all around us today.

Do You Believe in Ghosts? 1 Samuel 28:3-25 In this passage, Saul is coming to the end of his rope. He is self-destructing and the book of 1 Samuel is basically the story of God’s choice to put David on the throne, as well as Saul’s choice to remove him from God’s protection. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Doing Justice

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 3, 2020

This is the second in a two-part series on the topic, "Do Justice".

I was probably 9 or 10 when the doorbell rang one day, and answering the door, I recognized the man holding a clipboard as a neighbor, father of a friend of mine. He asked if my dad was home, and in a few moments, Dad came to the door. After exchanging pleasantries, the gentleman informed Dad of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Amos 5:21-24, Isaiah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #10. How one views their work for the Kingdom is the topic of this sermon.

Have you ever thought about your priorities, if they are what they should be? I have heard a good way of prioritizing what they should be is to remember the acronym J-O-Y (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Let me give you an example of a good and a bad set of priorities. Jimmy Johnson divorced his wife of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Don’t Get Caught Up In Deadly Grudges

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

To win in this game called life, requires giving in to an unpopular topic—forgiveness.

Gridiron Gang is a 2006 uplifting story of detention camp probation officer Sean Porter starring Dwayne Johnson that is based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season. In the movie, Sean Porter (Dwayne Johnson) works at Kilpatrick Detention Center in Los Angeles. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Apr 6, 2017

Sermon from the series "Practical Christian Living" on the topic of waiting on the Lord.

Waiting on the Lord James 5:7 Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013

An overview of the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

When I bought my first car – a bright yellow Ford Pinto - I learned how to do a lot of the maintenance on my car. I could change the oil, replace the spark plugs, replace and adjust the points and my distributor cap and even adjust the carburetor. Other than change the oil and possibly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Counter-Cultural Christianity: Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 26, 2015

We must be biblically correct, not politically correct.

Counter-Cultural Christianity: Homosexuality Rev. Brian Bill January 24-25, 2015 Opening Video: “Love Defined” An unloving group that calls themselves a church and uses the name Baptist is spreading a message of judgment and hatred in the QCA this weekend by picketing and protesting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Concerning Worship

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 26, 2003

A look at some important issues and hot topics concerning worship in our time.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:19-21 TITLE: “QUESTIONS CONCERNING WORSHIP” (Majority of material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Build A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I read this little piece not too long ago. I don’t know the author but its message is worth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiness Of God

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Feb 3, 2004

This is a topical sermon dealling with the Holiness of God and man’s response to His Holiness.

The Holiness of God Introduction: How does a person preach on a topic such as the Holiness of God? I have been asking that question myself since I accepted this assignment. On several occasions as I have been reading and praying about this I have asked the question “the Holiness of God” I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44-45, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would I Have If I Had Jesus?

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 15, 2004

A topical, salvation-oriented message that answers the question posed by the title. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<ILLUS> E.V. Hill, the famous African-American preacher, was preaching on Jesus one Sunday morning. He preached that Jesus was the Son of God, and was only way to God, etc. When he finished, he was shaking hands at the back door with members of the church when a young lady stormed up to him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Holiness

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005

A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Solution To Pollution

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Apr 7, 2004

A Topical sermon on the pollution of your mind,spiritual environment, physical environment, and the church.

The Solution to Pollution 2 Peter 2:18-22 As the earth has aged, one of man’s biggest problems is that of pollution. Our waterways, air and lands have become polluted in a mighty way. Scientists and Environmentalists are working frantically to come up with solutions. This morning I offer a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist